Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, headaches, and a back disability were granted in an April 2018 rating decision. As the full benefit sought on appeal was granted, further appellate review is moot.

The Board has withdrawn the Veteran's appeal for service connection for sinusitis. Service connection is granted for left upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome, and an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD, depression, and a nervous condition).

Service connection for bilateral pes planus is granted. Other issues are remanded.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus was granted. The Board also remanded the claims for service connection for a heart disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding VA treatment records and missing military hospitalization records. The Veteran is also required to provide information about his private mental health provider and undergo a new VA psychiatric examination.

The Board dismissed the appeal of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, to include dementia and neurocognitive disorder, as it was addressed in the November 2017 decision that reopened the previously denied claim for service connection for PTSD.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 100% rating for PTSD with schizoaffective, bipolar disorder and paranoid schizophrenia effective September 1, 2016, as the reduction from 100% to 70% was improper due to insufficient evidence of actual sustained improvement.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 100% rating for PTSD with schizoaffective, bipolar disorder and paranoid schizophrenia effective September 1, 2016, as the reduction from 100% to 70% was improper due to insufficient evidence of actual sustained improvement.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral tinnitus, and PTSD were denied as new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen the claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PFB and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, insomnia, and sleep disturbances. The Veteran will be scheduled for VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including right shoulder disorder, neck disorder, low back disorder, right knee disorder, pseudofolliculitis barbae, bilateral hearing loss, heart disorder, and acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD and depression), finding no new and material evidence to reopen these claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, and insomnia are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened and granted. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically mood disorder, is also granted as secondary to the service-connected tinnitus and residuals of hernia operation. The rating for left inguinal scar remains at 10 percent, but the Veteran's appeal for a higher rating is remanded. Tinnitus continues to be rated at 10 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for paranoid schizophrenia but has remanded the case to determine if sleep apnea is related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder is remanded due to the need for an examination.,Service connection for bilateral breast cancer has been granted.

The Board denied service connection for breathing condition, heart condition, skin condition, and acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD) as there was no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear service records and a need for clarification on the Veteran's National Guard status. The Veteran is seeking service connection for his acquired psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, anxiety, and depression (claimed as bipolar disorder), which he asserts occurred during his reserve service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the evaluation of service connection for acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and bipolar disorder. The Veteran's claims are remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for neck pain, lower back pain, right hip pain, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD) due to failure of the Veteran to report for VA examinations scheduled in October 2013 without good cause. The Veteran is entitled to rescheduling of these examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and a depressive disorder, is related to his service. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is granted.